Open Studio (DIY)
Welcome to our self-guided studio sessions, where you can explore your creativity and unleash your inner artist. We provide the space and materials, and you bring your imagination. Create whatever you want — painting, crafting, mosaics, and more!
Reservations required. Our studio is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Duration: 2 hours (longer sessions available upon request!)
Price: $60 per person
Be sure to reserve your session so that we can accommodate you! You may use the form at the bottom of this webpage, or contact us by e-mail at info@paramountstudy.org
Painting on canvas
Create your own acrylic painting on canvas. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
You choose :
- Canvas Shape: Round or Square
- Canvas Size: 15 cm, 20 cm, or 25 cm
- Acrylic Paints: A variety of colors provided
- Brushes: Different sizes for detail and broad strokes
- Palette & Water Cups: For mixing and cleaning brushes
- Aprons: To keep your clothes clean
Optional: Markers for sketching your design, sealant for finishing
- Design Your Painting: Plan your idea or sketch directly on the canvas.
- Painting Time: Use the provided paints and brushes to bring your vision to life.
- Sharing Creations: Show your artwork to others in the workshop.
- Cleanup: Return brushes and materials, and help tidy your workspace.
- Photography: Take photos of your masterpiece to remember your experience.
Extra Tips:
- Feel free to bring inspiration photos or ideas.
- Background music will be provided to create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Take your painting home to enjoy or gift to someone special.
Mosaic
Create your own mosaic artwork using colourful tiles and materials. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
- Base surfaces: Wooden boards, tiles, flower pots, or picture frames
- Tiles: Ceramic, glass, or small stones (pre-broken pieces or whole)
- Adhesive: Tile glue or strong craft glue
- Grout: Pre-mixed or powder form
- Tools:
- Tile nippers (for cutting tiles)
- Spatulas or spreaders for grout
- Safety gloves and goggles
- Bowls for mixing grout
Optional: Brushes, sealant, markers for sketching your design
- Design and create your mosaic using the provided materials
- Share your creations with others
- Clean tools and workspace when finished
- Take photos to remember your artwork
Tote Bag or T-shirt DIY
Create your own unique designs on a tote bag or T-shirt. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
You Choose:
Bags or T-Shirts: Black or white
Fabric Paints and Drawing Materials: Acrylic fabric paints, markers, and pens suitable for textiles
- Design Planning: Sketch your design on paper or directly on the bag/T-shirt.
- Painting Time: Use the provided paints and markers to bring your design to life.
- Sharing Creations: Show your finished artwork to other participants.
- Cleanup: Return brushes and materials, and help tidy your workspace.
- Photography: Take photos of your finished designs to remember your experience.
Your artwork can be a personal keepsake or a handmade gift.
Make sure to follow the fabric paint instructions for drying or setting the design.
Umbrella or Bottle Decorative DIY
Create your own designs on a transparent umbrella, bottle, or glass. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
- One transparent DIY item per participant: umbrella, bottle, or glass
- Paints, markers, and pens suitable for transparent materials
- Design Planning: Sketch your design on paper or directly on your chosen item.
- Painting Time: Use the provided paints and markers to bring your design to life.
- Sharing Creations: Show your finished artwork to other participants.
- Cleanup: Return brushes and materials, and help tidy your workspace.
- Photography: Take photos of your finished creation to remember your experience.
Jewellery or Photo Frame DIY
Participants will create their own jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc.) or photo frames. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
For Jewellery: Necklace-making trays, beads, string/thread, small charms, earring hooks, jewelry pliers, scissors, and other essential tools
For Photo Frames: Picture frame, embellishments, paint, markers, and more
- Design Planning: Sketch your design or plan your layout for jewellery or frames.
- Creation Time: Use the provided materials and tools to bring your ideas to life.
- Sharing Creations: Show your finished pieces to other participants.
- Cleanup: Return tools and materials, and help tidy your workspace.
- Photography: Take photos of your creations to remember your experience.
Extra Tips:
- Background music will create a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
- Finished items can be personal keepsakes or handmade gifts.
Upcycling DIY
Workshop Overview:
Upcycle used items such as cloth, chairs, boxes, and frames into creative new pieces. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Duration: 2 hours
Reservations required.
- Participants can bring their own used items or select from items provided by our studio
- Paints, spray paint, markers, needles, scissors, and other craft tools
- Design Planning: Plan how to transform your item with colors, textures, and decorations.
- Creation Time: Use the provided materials and tools to upcycle your chosen items.
- Sharing Creations: Show your finished projects to other participants.
- Cleanup: Return tools and materials, and help tidy your workspace.
- Photography: Take photos of your upcycled creations to remember your experience.
Extra Tips:
- Background music will create a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
- Your upcycled items can be used at home or given as unique gifts.